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Winter tyres 225/50 R17 with the best score (2026)

Sorted by score from independent tests and reviews — with prices from verified shops.

Standard

Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet

Winter
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
225/50R17 98V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Bridgestone - Premium
225/50R17 98V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 283 Ft
Winter
9.3
225/50R17 94H MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
225/50R17 94H MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 437 Ft
Winter
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
225/50R17 98V PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2 XL RP
Pirelli - Premium
225/50R17 98V PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 55 772 Ft

Standard-sport

Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet

Winter
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
225/50R17 94H GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,RP ,3PMSF
Goodyear - Premium
225/50R17 94H GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip B Noise B
from 54 277 Ft
Winter
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
225/50R17 98H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
225/50R17 98H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 170 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
225/50R17 98V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL
Bridgestone - Premium
225/50R17 98V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 50 180 Ft

Sport

Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Better in the wet

Winter
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
225/50R17 98H MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,MO ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
225/50R17 98H MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,MO ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 60 127 Ft
Winter
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 8×
225/50R17 98H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,AL ,MO ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
225/50R17 98H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,AL ,MO ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 57 705 Ft
Winter
9.2
225/50R17 94H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,FR ,AO ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
225/50R17 94H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,FR ,AO ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip C Noise B
from 53 447 Ft